Staying Calm with Cam Sontz

Staying Calm with Cam Sontz

From Wrestling Mindset by Wrestling Mindset

April 13, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Gene Zannetti interviews Cam Sontz about his mindset training and experiences in wrestling.

Gene Zannetti talks with three-time New Jersey state champion Cam Sontz about his overtime state finals victory, how six years of consistent mindset training eliminated his fear of choking in big matches, the role his pre-match routine plays in keeping him calm and confident, and why he dedicates his wrestling career to his brother Kieran who is battling cancer. Timestamps: 1:36 - Team culture at Delbarton 4:05 - Coach's impact and preparation style 8:04 - State finals breakdown and staying calm 12:46 - Losing big matches before mindset training 14:26 - Mindset as part of training 15:08 - Committing to Lehigh University 19:41 - Family support 26:53 - Pressure of going for a fourth state title 🎯 This episode is sponsored by: 🥗 Eat Clean Bro – eatcleanbro.com Use code MINDSET for 15% off your order 💪 Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition – champion-athletes.com Use code MINDSET25 for a special discount Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great episodes. If you want to support the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts. For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email mindset@wrestlingmindset.com 🎙Stay…

People in this episode

Host: Gene Zannetti

Guest: Cam Sontz

Topics covered

  • mindset training
  • wrestling
  • mental preparation
  • family support
  • competition pressure

Keywords

  • mindset
  • wrestling
  • state finals
  • mental training
  • family support
  • competition

Sponsors

Eat Clean Bro, Champion Athletes Sports Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lehigh University

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